Concrete is a wonder product but does not achieve lifelong health without our skill. Most of this is in the ingredients, cover and finishes. But if…

Get to the top of the Formwork Class! I look at concrete on every job. Formwork doesn’t help concrete durability. However, it is the main factor…

Safe access & egress to Plant Rooms & other services is always required. The bigger the equipment, the better the access should be. Maintenance Stairs are…

Screeds teach us lots about material science. To me the most important issues are:   Use a proprietary product esp. when the screed is thin Follow…

I think lighting is the No 2 way to make our buildings safe (after egress). Designers & Builders can easily help Australia find, notice, hold, use all access…

Glass is a wonder material and lets light into our buildings and allows us to enjoy sunlight and views. Glass requires a HIGH level of technical…

With every Fire Detection System, there will be an external alarm and / or light / sounder. There are Rules where these can be placed. At…

Join the movement to select & apply the correct Sealant!   This Tool™ from maestro AJ is the goodest Tool™ we have crafted! It combines: info…

Almost every large building has a Fire Detection & Alarm System to quickly detect, warn occupants and help the Fire Brigade to manage a fire. Our…

How many times have you seen Ground Floor fire doors wedged open? Or couldn’t find the emergency release on an automatic door? Scary! Illegal & stupid!…

Common Sense Rules everyone:   waterstop is required if a shower screen or unenclosed shower is within 200mm of a door detail the shower screen thoughtfully…